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| Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Minority Leader, House of Representatives. |
The Minority Leader of the House
of Representative, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has expressed shock over the burnt
section of the Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday.
In a statement on Wednesday,
27th May, Hon. Elumelu described the incident as unfortunate, noting that the
market reputed to be the biggest in Delta North, has remained a symbol of the
tradition, culture and economic wellbeing of the people of Oshimili South and
Delta State in general.
Hon. Elumelu commiserated with
the victims of the fire outbreak and said the incident came at a time when the
people are battling with the ugly effect of covid-19, even as he commended the
Governor of the State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his quick show of concern
and response
The Minority Leader
who represents Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency in the House of
Representatives also said that he appreciated God for the fact that no life was
lost in the inferno, saying that once there is hope, there will always be a way
out of every circumstance.
"There is no doubt that you
have lost goods and properties worth millions of naira, I sincerely thank God
that no life was lost. It is an unfortunate occurrence and I deeply sympathize
with each and every one of you.
"Let me also thank our dear
Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for commiserating with the
victims as well as his promise to assist them to get going," the
Minority Leader stated.
He however promised to liaise
with the relevant authority in the state with a view to helping in cushioning
the effect of the fire incident on the victims.
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